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  • Data Scientist

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    , South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full-time

    My client, a progressive organisation within the information technology space, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on data science and data-driven product development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, data platforms, and leadership. The environment is built for...

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    5 hours ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Bespoke Labs Full-time

    Senior Data Scientist: AI Training Data (2-4 Months Contract)Company: BespokeLabs (VC-backed; founded by IIT & Ivy League alumni)Location: RemoteRole Type: Contract (2-4 Months)Time Commitment: 40 hrs/week (Full-time availability required)Compensation: Hyper-competitive hourly rate (matching top-tier Senior Data Scientist bands) Experience: 6+ yearsAbout...

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Blue Pearl PTY Full-time

    Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 05/21/2026 Our client is looking for an innovative and commercially minded Data Scientist to design and implement AI and machine learning solutions that enhance HR and commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will work across advanced analytics, LLM-powered applications, semantic search, pricing analytics,...

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ringier South Africa Full-time

    This is a remote position.Ringier Data Technology Department is looking for a Data Scientist to join our team.Our team leverages the latest models to predict financial figures or the best price for an advertisement, create user-facing chatbots and much more applications. We’re also working with cutting-edge technologies, like LLMs, trying to create...

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    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Intellinexus Full-time

    What do we offer?We offer both remote and hybrid work opportunitiesIntellinexus is an SME, therefore you get a lot of exposure to different technologies, solutions and techniques during projects.Intellinexus supports career development and growth of its employees, therefore time and money is invested to grow their consultants in their careers.Overall purpose...

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    Sandton, South Africa Calibrate People Full-time

    Data Scientist - Change the Game with Data! Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, SA Hybrid |Salary: Competitive (because you're worth it!) You live for data. Numbers, patterns, and algorithms don't just talk to you, they practically sing. If you have experience wrangling data, uncovering insights, and building advanced models from traditional ML to...

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    Sandton, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Role Purpose Derive business value from data through systematic analysis and interpretation. Proactively source data from multiple suppliers and conduct advanced statistical and analytical work to extract actionable insights. Store and manage extracted data in appropriate internal or external environments, expanding database structures as needed. ...

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    Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa Kohort Full-time

    About Kohort Kohort is an AI-powered growth platform for mobile game studios, spanning user-acquisition optimisation, cohort-based LTV forecasting, growth financing, and M&A diligence. Our models are trained on over $6bn of UA spend across 300+ games and have underwritten $12bn+ in transactions. We are backed by AlbionVC, Eurazeo, The Raine Group, and...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Location: Johannesburg (on-site) Position Type: Permanent Travel Required: Yes JOB PURPOSE The Data Scientist is responsible for applying advanced analytical and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying predictive models, as well as leading data science projects across the...

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    Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Unifi Full-time

    About UnifiUnifi is redefining credit and data in Africa with simple, fast personal loans delivered through online, mobile and branch channels. We make life easy for thousands of clients across Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. Unifi has conviction in the African continent and its people, and our products enable our clients to achieve even...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa Watershed Consulting Full-time

    Job Title: Data Scientist Location: Johannesburg, Sandton (Mandatory work from office) Duration: 6 + 6 months (renewal possible)   Description We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Data Scientist to develop predictive models, generate actionable insights, and solve complex business problems using data. The successful candidate will apply statistical...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa TechnoServe Full-time

      Title: Data ScientistReporting Unit/Supervisor: Impact teamLocation: Remote. Preferred in Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique,Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda, NigeriaGrade: 9FLSA Classification: ExemptTravel: Possible International up to 10%TechnoServe Background:Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the privatesector to...

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    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Network Contracting Full-time

    Love turning complex data into business-changing insights?We partner with innovative organisations that are leveraging advanced analytics and AI to transform their businesses. We're expanding our database of Data Scientists for exciting upcoming projects across banking, insurance, retail, consulting, and telecommunications.If you're passionate about solving...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa Old Mutual Full-time

    Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description Are you passionate about using data to fundamentally rethink how insurance works? Are you energized by the idea of designing the future model of insurance-one that's fast, fair, predictive, and personal? At...

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    Cape Town: Northern Suburbs, South Africa Network IT Full-time

    Reference: ITE007927-STU-1A leading retail organization is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join its team and help transform data into actionable business insights!Duties & ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities: Build and deploy machine learning models Analyse large and complex datasets Generate actionable business insights Design and evaluate...

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    Cape Town, South Africa Pty Full-time

    POSITION: Data Scientist LOCATION: Cape Town Job Description: We’re seeking a data scientist to deliver that insight to us and build a product that we can sell. Our ideal team member will have the mathematical and statistical expertise you’d expect, but a natural curiosity and creative mind that’s not so easy to find. As you mine, interpret, and...

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sabenza IT & Recruitment Full-time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on developing intelligent systems that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is ideal for a technically strong data science professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing solution design, and mentoring others while...

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    Cape Town, South Africa MBR Partners Remote Full-time

      JOB DESCRIPTIONTitle: Senior Data ScientistLocation: France, Dubai, or Remote    COMPANY OVERVIEW Our clients are one of  the world’s largest Communications Service Providers (CSPs).Whose  software monitors andoptimises the networks of eight of the top 10 global telecom groups, ensuring resilience for over 2 billion subscribers worldwide.We’re...

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    Randburg, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Key purpose:As a data scientist, you'll work closely with the business and our partners to analyse and understand patterns in customer behaviour. You will identify new insights that can be used by the business for future decisions, both big and small. You may find yourself using your skills to solve specific problems or offer support where others...

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    Pretoria, South Africa Agile Bridge Full-time

    The Role Purpose:  We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team, with a primary focus on analysing complex datasets, developing predictive and statistical models, and generating actionable insights that enable smarter business decisions.  The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with practical...